Kurgan's Customs

G.I. JOE - Bombstrike

2012-02-12T03:32:00.000-08:00

G.I. JOE - Sgt. Stone upgraded

2012-02-12T03:30:00.001-08:00

G.I. JOE - Delta Leader

2012-01-06T15:23:00.000-08:00

Delta Leader is made up mainly of the Steel Brigade Delta figure with the head and upper legs from the 30th Law figure. The Steel Brigade vest was modified by taking off the M4 clips, the binoculars and the knife sheath in the small of the back. Added were a small pack and two canteens.

G.I. JOE - Lady Jaye in tactical outfit

2012-01-03T15:32:00.000-08:00

2011's Top 3

2011-12-27T15:57:00.000-08:00

My home base, the Imperial Shipyards, asked all customizers to choose their Top 3 Star Wars customs out of 2011.
Here's my selection:

Ty Kwinn, Private Enforcer

Thorn Kord, Cuy'val Dar

Quade Nish, Sector Ranger

GI JOE - The Baroness

2011-12-17T14:01:00.001-08:00

Usually I don't do COBRA characters, but we all know there's something about the Baroness we all love...

GI JOE - Team Delta

2011-12-17T13:59:00.002-08:00

GI JOE - Task Force Fox

2011-12-17T13:59:00.001-08:00

Star Wars - The Sector Rangers

2011-12-17T13:56:00.000-08:00

Law in Outer Space. Meet Ranger Quade Nish.

The Cuy'val Dar - Sergeant Thorn Kord

2011-10-19T11:14:00.000-07:00

Thorn Kord is my entry for the current Build a Custom Mando Contest at the Imperial Shipyards.

Star Wars - the Equalizer: Ty Kwinn

2011-08-28T02:48:00.000-07:00

Got problems?
Odds against you?
Maybe you want to hire this guy: Ty Kwinn.
Frmer Imperial Shadow Guard, presently self-employed Investigator, Bodyguard, Mercenary, Bounty Hunter, Enforcer and overall badass and bad-news-type guy to have in your hood.

Star Wars - Sith Lord Darth Kraft

2011-08-13T23:29:00.000-07:00

In order to assure loyalty in the Stormtrooper Corps, Emperor Palpatine installed Sith agents as commissars. Darth Kraft is such a Sith Commissar.

This figure was created for the current Sith custom figure contest on the Imperial Shipyards.

If you want to see the Major League of Star Wars Customizers go to www.imperialshipyards.net

Star Wars - Imperial Knights: Master Norrs

2011-08-10T13:04:00.001-07:00

The Gray Jedi revisited - Master Krav Azar

2011-07-27T13:27:00.001-07:00

The first product review

2011-07-08T07:03:00.001-07:00

Several days ago I received the 3 3/4" action figure "Crossbones" from the new Captain America - the first Avenger toyline.

The pictures on the internet looked promising and altogether it is not a bad figure, but could be a lot better if Hasbro had given it a bit more thought.

I'm not a Marvel expert so I won't try to tell you much about the character, but talk about the figure: Crossbones is very tall for a four inch figure, towering over Heavy Duty, Roadblock, Bench Press and Chewbacca.

Straight out of the packaging it feels a bit...cheap. Hasbro should have used a better quality plastic. The figure is well articulated, although I would have preferred him to have a better range of movement in the elbow joints and use the hip ball joints of the GI Joe figures.

The paintjob on my figure is pretty nice, the vest is well detailed with zippers, fasteners, mag pouches and a very small survival knife (too small in my book) moulded into the vest and not removeable. On his right thigh there's a moulded pistol holster, again the pistol is not removeable and the whole setup is ridiculously small.

Crossbones comes with an M4 Carbine with attached grenade launcher and zwo TEC-9 pistols. The latter look really nice and with a bit of paint (unless you like olive green weapons) can be turned into really cool weapons. The M4 is mediocre and might best be replaced by a weapon from the spare parts box.

One disadvantage of the soft, rubbery plastic of the vest shows itself when those who take the vest off for whatever reason (after all, it's removeable so why not remove it?) put it back on and discover that the pins don't want to slip into the corresponding holes anymore.

Anyway, I like the figure, but would like it a lot more if certain details had been taken better care of by Hasbro.

The figure can be used as a base for customizing and in my book that's the real value of Crossbones.

Rebel Alliance Special Forces Commandos - Task Force Fest

2011-04-20T12:01:00.001-07:00

Best of the Internet - Kessel Run Review

2011-04-10T11:31:00.000-07:00

Under the title "Kessel Run Review" you will be able to find cool reviews of products, customs and interesting news from across the Glaxy.

Fellow Shipyarder Jenn really does an amazing job in producing these reviews both on youtube and on her website.

Be sure to check her youtube-channel at: http://www.youtube.com/user/wookielover1138

and her website at: http://www.ciurla.com/kesselrunreview

Darth Maul super-articulated

2011-03-24T17:00:00.001-07:00

Sarlacc Squad - Sergeant Cap Malice (reloaded)

2011-03-24T16:58:00.000-07:00

BugSkirts Workshop

2011-01-10T03:50:00.000-08:00

Be sure to check out BugSkirts Workshop at: http://bugskirtsworkshop.blogspot.com
His custom figures are truly awesome.

G.I. J.O.E. Training Staff - Kyūzō the Ninja Swordmaster

2010-12-25T15:18:00.000-08:00

The Gray Jedi - Master Krav Azar

2010-11-05T15:58:00.001-07:00

GI Joe Resolute - Outback

2010-10-16T09:29:00.000-07:00

Pursuit of Cobra - Desert Battle Outback

2010-10-13T12:46:00.001-07:00

Sergeant and Trooper, Nung Mercenary Force

2010-08-14T14:17:00.000-07:00

Sarlacc Squad, Alliance Commando Brigade

2010-07-23T12:37:00.001-07:00

Team Papa - Codename: Alamo Scout

2010-06-13T07:55:00.001-07:00

G.I.J.O.E. Training Staff - Codename: Buckshot

2010-06-13T07:52:00.000-07:00

G.I.J.O.E. Training Staff - Codename: Striker

2010-06-01T03:08:00.001-07:00

What a cool project

2010-05-29T09:13:00.000-07:00

...has Hisstank-member Freedom of Vexar Designs going: he is designing and constructing a modular mega-playset for his Joes (but it has a lot of potential for Star Wars as well).

Check out his website for photos, layouts, decals and further information.

Team Delta - Codename: Tomb Raider

2010-05-27T16:18:00.001-07:00

G.I.J.O.E. Training Staff - Codename: Sarge

2010-05-27T08:35:00.001-07:00

Team Delta - Codename: Waxer

2010-05-27T08:34:00.001-07:00

What a nice site

2010-05-25T11:38:00.000-07:00

...is Jules' new website and blog.

It is a must-see for Star Wars customizers and contains a wealth of helpful material for us, providing hours and hours of amazing entertainment and fun for building cool playsets and dioramas.

Thanks for sharing, Jules!

Team Delta - Codename: Kitten

2010-05-09T08:15:00.001-07:00

Team Tango

2010-05-09T08:14:00.001-07:00

left to right: Hunter, OPFOR, Cougar

Team Delta

2010-05-09T08:11:00.000-07:00

left to right: Zambesi (Sgt. Peter Coetzee), Long Range (Sgt. Bob Valdez),

Rover (Sgt. Bartholomew Dean "B.D." Calhoun, Ridgeback (Master Sergeant William "Bumper" Morgan)

left to right: Roundhouse (Sgt. Charles Norris), Blazer (Sgt. Christopher Carson), Patches (Sgt. Jack McMasters)

Team X-Ray - Codename: Hellfire

2010-05-08T14:05:00.001-07:00

Team Tango - Codename: Cougar

2010-05-08T14:04:00.001-07:00

Team Tango - Codename: Hunter

2010-05-05T10:36:00.000-07:00

Team Tango - Codename: OPFOR

2010-05-01T03:39:00.000-07:00

No training simulation or full mission profile can be as realistic as the real deal. Therefore Team Tango was created, made up of some of the best dirtbag unconventional warriors available, operating separate from the other teams and posing as terrorists.

OPFOR is the leader of this gang of shooters and looters.

Yo Joe - Snake Eyes reloaded

2010-04-17T12:42:00.000-07:00

For all those who are not overly thrilled with the Ninja stuff, here's a true Commando version of Snake Eyes - tacticool.

The Cuy'val Dar - Sergeant Grim Rage

2010-04-17T12:40:00.000-07:00

Delta Team: Codename Ridgeback

2010-03-30T14:27:00.000-07:00

Delta Team: Codename Buster

2010-03-30T14:26:00.000-07:00

Sergeant Stone

2010-03-30T14:25:00.001-07:00

Awesome painting tutorial !

2010-03-24T13:54:00.000-07:00

Shipyarders Wraithnine and SithLord229 have uploaded a three-part custom painting tutorial on how to give an ARF Trooper from The Clone Wars a camo paintojob.

Awesome tutorial, really!

Check out parts 1, 2 and 3 through these links or on youtube.

Simple repaint

2010-03-08T14:27:00.000-08:00

My son wanted to try his hand at painting a Han Solo figure so he took his brushes, some acrylic paint and slapped some new paint on the figure.

When it came to the the finishing touches he needed some help from Dad, but the general idea was his.

Best of the Internet

2010-03-08T14:02:00.000-08:00

In the link collection on the right hand side of this Blog, you will find useful links to the ever-popular figure reviews and tutorials on Youtube as well as links to the friendliest, most supportive Star Wars forum out there.

If you want to see really amazing custom figures, vehicles and dioramas, the Imperial Shipyards are the place to visit.

Tutorial: super-articulated Biker Scout

2010-03-08T13:02:00.000-08:00

Fellow Shipyarder Spudafett shows how to super-arty an Imperial Biker Scout in part 1 and part 2 of his video tutorial.

You will notice that you will be able to super-articulate almost every 3 3/4" Star Wars action figure this way. Try it, you'll be amazed what is possible.

Tricks of the trade

2010-03-08T13:00:00.000-08:00

...shows customizer and super-articulator Spudafett in this video.

Lots of great information if you're into custom figures.

Dusty accessorized

2010-03-08T12:45:00.001-08:00

The stock figure was nice, but he lacked the gear a soldiers usually carries, so I rigged some gear for him.

More Joes

2010-03-08T12:43:00.001-08:00

My favourite Joe - Outback

2010-03-08T12:40:00.001-08:00

I know, these are not Star Wars or Star Wars-inspired, but I like the figures.

Law and Order on Coruscant - Hondo Marne, Private Investigator

2010-03-08T12:38:00.000-08:00

Kurgan jr.'s works - Sergeant Cov, Yayax Squad

2010-03-07T09:41:00.000-08:00

The Cuy'val Dar - Sergeant Kal Skirata

2010-03-07T09:38:00.000-08:00

The Cuy'val Dar - Sergeant Walon Vau

2010-03-07T09:37:00.001-08:00

The Cuy'val Dar - Sergeant Gar Ahab

2010-03-07T09:34:00.000-08:00

175th Special Operations Group - mission accomplished

2010-03-07T09:33:00.001-08:00

175th Special Operations Group - Sergeant Major Grizz

2010-03-07T09:31:00.000-08:00

175th Special Operations Group - Commander Grim

2010-03-07T09:30:00.001-08:00

175th Special Operations Group - Sergeant Crank, Recon Platoon

2010-03-07T09:28:00.000-08:00

175th Special Operations Group - Sergeant Bass

2010-03-07T09:27:00.000-08:00

175th Special Operations Group - Agent Gant

2010-03-07T09:22:00.000-08:00